Last Updated on 24 August 2022 by automiamo.com
Stop loss is the most important rule the trader must keep in mind, prior to the profit.
Following rule I apply based on Avarage True Range indicator.
Day trading. Stop Loss = 10% of daily ATR
Swing trading. Stop Loss = 50% to 100% of daily ATR
- I define how long the trade is: few minutes until by the end of day (day trading) or more days (swing trading).
- I set my stop loss never changing the above rules.
Following a real example of this approach.
The own rules are the most important at all.
What was I wrong? Stop loss was ok, in line with my fast-speculative trade, but I would have waited more time and further confirmations. Entry point four more candles after touching my entry point, would have been the better choice.
Giancarlo Pagliaroli
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